Brenda Kyger-skidgel, LPC, BC-TMH, GC-C, DBT, CCATP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online only
About me
Hi, I'm Brenda Kyger-Skidgel. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Tele Mental Health Provider who works with teens, adults and couples who have ongoing challenges with depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, and trouble communicating in their relationships. My goal is to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and depressed and start encouraging you to see healing and transformation are possible.
Our Sessions Are Focused On You - Sessions will provide you with the space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. In feeling safe and comfortable, you'll be able to figure things out about yourself. It's important to me to provide a non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and focus on setting goals and working on reaching them together. There isn't a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns.
I received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at California State-Long Beach. Afterwards, I also received my Masters of Education in School Counseling and Professional Counseling at Lamar University. I hold a license in counseling as an LPC for the state of Texas. Additionally, I hold a Board Certified Tele Mental Health Provider certificate and Grief Counseling Certificate. I have extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mental Health First Aid, Why Try Resilience, Suicide Prevention, and BIPP (Behavior Intervention Prevention Program).
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My Professional Background
I received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at California State-Long Beach. Afterwards, I also received my Masters of Education in School Counseling and Professional Counseling at Lamar University. I hold a license in counseling as an LPC for the state of Texas. Additionally, I hold a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider certificate. I have extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mental Health First Aid, Why Try Resilience, Suicide Prevention, and BIPP (Behavior Intervention Prevention Program).
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
Lamar University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$130 - $130Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- Cancer Survivors
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media